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Few other cities can boast of the natural assets, the people, and
the events that shaped the first 50 years of their history, as can
the city of Long Beach, California. First inhabited by the Tongva
people, the land was taken away by the Spanish, then granted to
"friends of the King," who in turn sold parcels to real estate
speculators working with the railroads. It was called many names
before Belle Lowe suggested in 1884 that the townsite be known for
its eight miles of long beaches. Its oceanfront provided a resort
area, a landing strip for early aviators, a fishing industry, a
port for shipbuilding and trade, and a location for the US Navy to
anchor its "battle fleet" in 1919. However, discovery of oil in
1921 transformed the city, bringing incredible wealth and an
explosive growth in population. By 1938, the city's population was
200,000 and would be a major factor in the Southern California war
effort.
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